Founding Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage electronics design and manufacturing technology company as its Founding Engineer. You will build AI-assisted PCB design tools and an EDA automation platform, helping take hardware projects from design through production. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and ship AI-assisted PCB design tools and EDA automation features. - Integrate manufacturing pipelines and support the hardware-to-production workflow. - Work across the platform, from backend systems to user-facing tools. - Collaborate with the founding team on product direction and technical strategy. - Ship iteratively, respond to user feedback, and resolve technical and operational blockers. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 3 years of experience shipping software products, including at least one physical or hardware product delivered to end users. - Hands-on experience with PCB design, KiCad, schematic review, or electronics hardware. - Experience building and shipping embedded systems or firmware. - Proficiency in at least one systems language: C, C++, Rust, or Go. - Strong software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and systems design. - An active portfolio of side projects, open-source work, or personal hardware builds. - Startup or founder experience is helpful, as is experience with EDA tools, manufacturing workflows, hardware supply chains, or AI and machine learning integration. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: $120,000 to $200,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.